Contractual / Regular

TRAI Assistant Bhopal Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 26, 2026
Assistant

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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
1
Pay Scale
Pay Level-6 (₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400)
Age Limit
Maximum 56 Years as on 03-11-2026

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 25, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 25, 2026

3

Deadline

Nov 3, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window25 Sep – 3 Nov 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Officers under Central/State Govts, UTs, PSUs, Autonomous or Statutory bodies holding analogous posts on regular basis, OR Upper Division Clerks (UDC in Level-4) with 5 years regular service, OR Lower Division Clerks (LDC in Level-2) with 10 years regular service. Candidates must possess proficiency in computer operations including standard office software applications.

Age Limit & Relaxations

The maximum age limit for appointment on deputation shall in no case exceed 56 years as on the closing date for receipt of applications (03-11-2026).

Check Your Age Eligibility

Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

Verified Official Source

Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Online Application & Cadre Clearance Scrutiny

Online & Document ScrutinyQualifying Only

Evaluation of APARs/ACRs & Vigilance History

ScrutinyQualifying Only

Personal Interview / Deputation Suitability Assessment

In-Person / OnlineMerit Scored

Selection will be made on deputation on foreign service terms through scrutiny of eligibility, ACRs/APARs for the preceding 5 years, vigilance/disciplinary clearance, cadre clearance from the parent department, and personal interaction/suitability assessment by the TRAI Selection Committee.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

Verified Official Source

Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Component
APAR/ACR Grading & Service Record
Administrative & Ministerial Cadre Experience
Computer Proficiency & Office Applications
Deputation Suitability & Personal Interview

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

Verified Official Source

Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Professional and structured regulatory authority environment. Assistants at TRAI Regional Offices handle regulatory compliance monitoring, consumer grievance liaison, telecom and broadcasting industry oversight, administrative coordination, and file management on digital government platforms.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Initial deputation appointment is for a period of 3 years under foreign service terms, governed by DoPT OM No. 6/8/2009-Estt. (Pay II) dated 17 June 2010. Stationed at TRAI Regional Office, Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh).

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Deputationists maintain lien in their parent department/cadre and earn regular parent grade increments plus deputation allowance. Progression within TRAI follows standard deputation tenure extensions up to maximum prescribed DoPT ceilings.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Officers who join TRAI and later seek premature repatriation to their parent organization before completing the deputation tenure will be debarred from applying for future TRAI vacancies for 3 years.
  • Online application on https://vacancies.trai.gov.in is mandatory prior to hardcopy dispatch.
  • Hardcopy applications without 5-year APARs/ACRs, vigilance clearance, and cadre clearance from the competent authority will not be considered.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Deputation1
Total Vacancies1

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Pay Level-06 in 7th CPC Pay Matrix (Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400/-) plus applicable Central Government allowances (DA, HRA, Transport Allowance) and deputation benefits on foreign service terms.

Pay Level-06 (Rs. 35,400 - 1,12,400) under 7th CPC plus DA, HRA, and deputation allowance on foreign service terms as per DoPT OM No. 6/8/2009-Estt. (Pay II) dated 17-06-2010 as amended.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Eligible officers must first apply online through the official TRAI vacancy portal at https://vacancies.trai.gov.in.
  2. Fill in all mandatory personal, educational, service, and cadre details and submit the online application form.
  3. Download and print the duly filled online application form.
  4. Submit the hard copy through proper channel to the parent department/cadre controlling authority for forwarding.
  5. The parent Ministry/Department/Organization must forward the attested hard copy along with attested copies of ACRs/APARs for the last 5 years, vigilance/disciplinary clearance, and cadre clearance in an envelope superscribing "Application for the post of Assistant in TRAI Regional Office Bhopal" to: Senior Research Officer (HR), Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, World Trade Centre, 6th Floor, Tower-F, Nauroji Nagar, New Delhi – 110029 on or before 03-11-2026.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil. No application fee is charged for applying on deputation.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

Direct links to the authorized government portal, official notification PDF, and career portal.

Verified Official Domain
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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

5 Queries Resolved

Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

The closing date for receipt of forwarded applications through proper channel at TRAI Head Office, New Delhi is 03-11-2026 (03 November 2026).

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